Tag Archives: Olympic Peninsula

America’s Provence

Posted on July 11, 2021 by northwestphotos

Welcome to Sequim, Washington, America’s Provence. This serene, pastoral region along the Olympic Peninsula’s northern coastline has optimal growing conditions for Lavender. During the mid-summertime, one can catch a whiff of the wonderful fragrance wafting through the breeze. Everywhere one … Continue reading →

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Coastal Olympic Peninsula

Posted on September 29, 2016 by northwestphotos

Boy, have I been a busy traveler this week! We’ve had splendid weather for several days, and I wanted to take advantage of it while it lasted. Those of you who live here, in the Pacific Northwest, know exactly what … Continue reading →

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Boutique Port Townsend, Washington

Posted on September 15, 2016 by northwestphotos

Perfect September weather had beckoned me to take to the road this week! I decided to do just a one day trip and headed out onto the scenic Olympic Peninsula. Final destination: Port Townsend. If you’ve lived in the Puget … Continue reading →

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Sequim Lavender Festival

Posted on July 17, 2016 by northwestphotos

I went to the Sequim Lavender Festival this weekend. It’s a summertime festival that I almost always attend each year, weather dependent. As mentioned in my last blog, Sequim, Washington is considered to be the “lavender capital of North America,” … Continue reading →

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It’s Lavender Bloom Time!

Posted on July 20, 2014 by northwestphotos

Yep, it’s Lavender Festival and harvest time for all you lavender herb lovers! All weekend long has been the Sequim Lavender Festival, located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. This area touts itself as being the lavender capital of … Continue reading →

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